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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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